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Rivian

In this section of Torque News we report the latest news and developments about Rivian electric vehicles and trucks. Rivian is an American electric vehicle automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies.

Rivian Sales Staff Revealed “Over 200,000 R2 Reservations Are In Our System” After My R1S Test Drive

By Noah Washington on April 9, 2025 - 9:28AM

Think the R2 wait is long? You have no idea. A recent test drive follow-up email just exposed the truly enormous number of people already in line. R2 reservations are through the roof.

I Traded My 100,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 for a Rivian R1T, But After Just 30 Days of Ownership, a Tesla Driver Flipped Me Off on the Freeway

By Aram Krajekian on April 8, 2025 - 5:39PM

From a Model 3 trade-in to an unexpected freeway encounter, this 30-day Rivian update uncovered more than anyone would expect.

My Rivian R1S Takes Over an Hour to Charge at Level 3 Stations, and Now I’m Stuck Waiting a Month for Service, and Still Have No Home Charger

By Narek Hareyan on April 8, 2025 - 4:17PM

My brand-new Rivian R1S is taking over an hour to charge at fast stations, service can’t help me for a month, and with no home charger installed yet, I’m starting to question everything about owning an EV.

800 miles In on My Rivian R1T, and it's already Lost Its Rear Motor and gone into Turtle Mode, Now I’m hoping the Service Center Can Save It

800 Miles In, My Rivian R1T Already Lost Its Rear Motor And Gone Into Turtle Mode, Now I’m Hoping The Service Center Can Save It

By Narek Hareyan on April 7, 2025 - 3:31PM

Just one month after switching from Tesla to a Rivian R1T, Michael’s brand-new R1T lost its rear motor and went into turtle mode, and what happened next might change how you think about owning an electric truck.

My Rivian's Gear Tunnel Powered a Hot Meal for My Father-in-Law in Recovery, I've Never Appreciated This Feature More

By Noah Washington on April 5, 2025 - 10:58PM

The ability to power a crockpot from the gear tunnel in my Rivian R1T is a feature I truly appreciate. I was able to provide hot meals for my Father-in-Law recovering in the hospital.

Our Two-Rivian Garage Felt Like a Milestone, Until One Tiny Mouse Wrecked It with an $11,000 Surprise

Rivian Technician Discovered a Mouse Nest in My R1T And Said The Electrical Damage Is Extensive, Totaling Over $11,000

By Narek Hareyan on April 4, 2025 - 9:56PM

One tiny mouse snuck into a Rivian owner's R1T and quietly caused over $11,000 in damage, exposing a hidden risk that every EV driver needs to see before it’s too late.

I Said I Would Never Buy an EV, But The Rivian R1T Got Me Hooked

By Aram Krajekian on April 4, 2025 - 4:32PM

This Rivian owner was convinced EVs weren’t for him, until one thing changed his mind forever.

I Was Ready to Install Running Boards on My 2025 R1S, Until I Heard What Some Owners Had to Do Just to Get It Serviced

By Narek Hareyan on April 3, 2025 - 3:00PM

I was all set to install running boards on my Rivian R1S, until I discovered the surprising reason some owners had to remove theirs just to get basic service.

After 100,000 Miles on my Rivian, I Started to Worry About My Efficiency Until I Realized Other Owners Might Be Getting Even Less

By Narek Hareyan on April 2, 2025 - 4:15PM

I thought my Rivian’s efficiency was slowly getting worse after 100000 miles, until I saw what other owners were getting and realized my numbers might not be so bad after all.

Image of Ford F-150 Lighting by John Goreham

EV Truck Delivery Numbers In Q1 Were a Disaster Confirming Consumer Rejection of EV Trucks In America

By John Goreham on April 2, 2025 - 2:06PM

In the first quarter of 2025, EV truck deliveries were down over the prior quarter, based on available data. Here’s how bad it is.

My Rivian R1T Is Stuck in Tow Mode Post-Update, but There’s No Trailer Attached

By Aram Krajekian on April 2, 2025 - 10:59AM

Rivian’s software update left an R1T owner dealing with a bizarre bug that keeps his truck stuck in tow mode although there’s nothing attached to the back.

What Seemed Like the Perfect Tire Swap for My R1T, Quickly Became a Frustrating Battle with a Stubborn Settings Menu

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 11:04PM

A simple tire upgrade on a Rivian R1T was supposed to be an easy win, until it triggered a software meltdown, setting off a chain of glitches that every owner needs to see before making their next move.

I Bought My 2025 Rivian R1S Just Nine Days Ago, and It Already Left Me Stranded, but I’m Determined to Find Out What Went Wrong and Make It Right

By Narek Hareyan on April 1, 2025 - 9:46PM

Just nine days after taking delivery of his dream 2025 Rivian R1S, a proud new owner was left stranded and speechless, now the real journey begins as the Rivian community rallies to uncover what went wrong and what it means for all of us.

I Just Switched From a Kia EV6 to a Rivian R1S Gen 2 And I Can’t Think of a Better Upgrade

By Aram Krajekian on April 1, 2025 - 10:27AM

From one EV to another, here’s why this owner says making the switch to Rivian R1S from the Kia EV6 was her best decision yet.

I Took My First Extended Trip in a 2025 Rivian R1T but Level 3 Charging Failure Left Us Stranded

By Aram Krajekian on March 31, 2025 - 9:17PM

A 2025 Rivian R1T owner’s road trip turned sour when his truck refused to fast charge, leaving him stranded for hours and casting doubts as to whether he should complete the purchase of his second Rivian.

White Rivian R1s next to Yellow Volkswagen ID. Buzz

I Parked My R1S Next to VW's New ID. Buzz, And It's Huge, Range and Price Make Rivian the Easy Choice

By Noah Washington on March 31, 2025 - 7:54AM

Parking my Rivian R1S next to the new VW ID. Buzz revealed a stark contrast in size, but ultimately, range and price cemented my preference for the Rivian.

Rivian R2 Exterior next to mountain in background

My First-Ever Rivian Test Drive Ended With a Dead R1S, Grinding Noises, and a Tow Truck, Should I Keep My R2 Reservation?

By Noah Washington on March 29, 2025 - 8:13PM

With my R2 delivery just months away, I took an R1S for a test drive, and to my surprise, it unexpectedly shut down mid-drive.

My Car Blows Hot Air with the AC Set Cold and Turns On the Steering Wheel Heater in Summer, But I Finally Figured Out Why

By Narek Hareyan on March 28, 2025 - 9:13PM

My Rivian kept blowing scorching hot air and activating the steering wheel heater in summer, but after uncovering the bizarre reason behind it, I realized countless other owners might have the same hidden issue.

My Brand New 2025 Rivian R1S Restarted Twice Today While I was Sitting In It

By Narek Hareyan on March 27, 2025 - 4:35PM

My brand new 2025 Rivian R1S rebooted itself twice while parked, here’s why I think every electric vehicle owner should pay attention and how this seemingly minor issue might hint at something bigger.

I Finally Joined the Rivian Club with a Dual Motor Rivian R1S, but I Wasn’t Expecting the Battery to Drop 10 Percent a Day Just Sitting In It’s Place

By Narek Hareyan on March 26, 2025 - 9:53PM

I finally got my dream Rivian R1S, but within days, I discovered a surprising flaw that every new owner needs to know before it drains more than just your battery.

The Safest EV SUVs of 2025 According to Crash-Test Ratings and the Safety Features You Need to Know

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 26, 2025 - 9:00AM

Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity as their range and utility improve. However, safety is also a crucial element in vehicle ownership, so we have come up with a list of the best EV SUVs to look out for in 2025

I Got a Sudden Suspension Warning on My Rivian R1T at 40K Miles, and It Told Me to Drive With Caution, but What Happened Next Surprised Me

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 10:45PM

A mysterious suspension warning suddenly appeared on my Rivian R1T at 40,000 miles, what happened next turned a heart-pounding moment into an unexpectedly reassuring lesson every EV owner needs to read.

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer to the Ozarks, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

I Took My Rivian R1S on Its Longest Trip, Towing a Trailer, and Faced One Close Call That I Managed to Solve on the Fly

By Narek Hareyan on March 25, 2025 - 5:49PM

He thought skipping one charger wouldn’t matter, but with just 4 miles left, a trailer in tow, and the Rivian slipping into reduced power mode, this road trip nearly ended in disaster.

Rivian Unexpectedly Goes to Neutral While Driving, Owner Sees ‘Keep Holding To Shift to Neutral’ Error Message on the Dashboard

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 24, 2025 - 9:11AM

A rivian owner was jarred when his Rivian suddenly shifted to neutral while driving. The owner Ian Plitt, suggested that it may have had something to do with hitting bumps but this was yet to be confirmed.

Rivian Owner Charged 11 Hours and Only got 70 Miles On One Day, but 150 on Another Day Using the Same Home Charger. She Tries to Understand the Difference Despite The Scenarios Being Identical

By Nicholas Muhoro on March 22, 2025 - 1:11PM

A Rivian owner charged their vehicle and got 70 miles of range after 11 hours on a home charging setup. The other day she charged for12 hours affording 150 miles, which was quite puzzling because it was in similar conditions.

I Spotted This Rivian R1S Built for Amazon Studios Towing a Mobile Electric Powerplant and It Looks Like the Future on Wheels

By Narek Hareyan on March 21, 2025 - 8:49PM

This Amazon Studios-branded Rivian R1S towing a mobile electric powerplant could revolutionize film production, silent, clean energy on the move! But does towing the power source defeat its purpose? Let’s dive in

I Hit Charging Issues on My Rivian while on a Road Trip, my Tesla Charger died, and ChargePoint was Slow, But There’s a Solution

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 8:22PM

Stranded with three teenagers on a road trip, Erika's Rivian faced a dead Tesla charger and a painfully slow ChargePoint, what happened next is a lesson every EV owner needs to know.

I Was Excited for My 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, But Constant HVAC Failures Turned It Into a Nightmare

By Narek Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 6:08PM

I was thrilled to get my 2025 Rivian R1T TriMax, until the HVAC system started failing over and over again. What should have been a dream truck turned into a nightmare of endless repairs. Is Rivian ignoring a deeper problem? Read on to find out.

I Found Rivian's 2020 Promise of Level 3 Autonomy in the Wayback Machine, Now They Won't Even Upgrade Our Hardware Like Tesla Did

By Noah Washington on March 20, 2025 - 9:03AM

Rivian's 2020 website promised level 3 autonomy for R1 models, but now they won't match Tesla Model 3's hardware upgrade program.

I Finally Got the Rivian I Wanted and Traded My Model 3 for the R1S, and It Feels Like a Massive Upgrade

By Narek Hareyan on March 19, 2025 - 6:48PM

After finally trading his Tesla Model 3 for the Rivian R1S he always wanted, Jeff reveals why it feels like the ultimate upgrade, sparking a debate among former Tesla owners who share their own surprising EV journeys.

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